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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.13, 108.76 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.13, 108.76 and 69.86 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.13 : 108.76 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.13/108.76 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.13x = 108.76 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.13x = 7,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.25/79.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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